Grimsay

Grimsay is a tidal island between North Uist and Benbecula, roughly 4 miles long and 2 miles wide, with shallow waters and white sand banks surrounding it. A single-track road circles the island and connects the settlements of Baymore and Kallin with scattered crofting homes in between.

Before 1960, the island was only accessible during high tide and relied on a ferry service. The opening of the North Ford Causeway, inaugurated by the Queen Mother, created a permanent road link to the neighboring islands.

Kallin is a small fishing village where people still farm shellfish and build traditional boats today. The harbor shapes how the settlement looks and shows how life here depends on the sea.

The island is accessible from neighboring islands via the causeway and can be visited in most weather conditions. There is little tourist activity, so it remains quiet, though visitors should be prepared for limited facilities.

On the northeast coast lie the remains of an Iron Age wheelhouse called Bagh nam Feadag, showing how people lived here roughly 2000 years ago. This ancient stone structure is a rare glimpse into prehistoric settlement patterns on the Hebrides.

Location: Outer Hebrides

Elevation above the sea: 22 m

Part of: Outer Hebrides

GPS coordinates: 57.49194,-7.24417

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:24